In the very early days of Darjeeling, there were a number of industries suggested that the hill station might be suitable for including cattle and sheep farming, timber and tanning. Notably, it was suggested that beer could be produced of a quality to match that of England:
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Captain Forbes Saves the Day
By May 1839, ahead of the Opium War, trading houses in Canton had been evacuated following a proclamation by Commissioner Lin that prohibited the import of opium into the city. For the year, the captain ensured that China tea reached its destinations throughout the world : Continue reading Captain Forbes Saves the Day